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Pruning a Leggy Stromanthe for Compact Growth

Stromanthe (green/white) has 2-foot straggly branches, few lower leaves. Expert Will Creed: cut stems just above a node near soil (leaves short stub). New growth emerges within weeks. Root tip cuttings in water (node submerged) until 1-inch roots, then pot.

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